Pre-marital reproductive health check-up for women

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Tran Lam Khoa - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

A woman's health directly affects the ability, the course of pregnancy as well as the health of the baby. Reproductive health care helps mothers plan for safe pregnancies, healthy babies, and happier marriages.

Pre-marital examination brings psychological comfort to couples after marriage. This is a civilized act, true to the value of marriage.
Knowing in advance and understanding each other's health before marriage helps young couples to be mentally stable for a new life, before possible events, to prevent bad cases.
We all know, reproductive health for women is not only the ability to get pregnant, but also how to ensure a healthy fetus during pregnancy and a healthy birth. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of women right before pregnancy. Pre-marital health check-ups help women:
Assess common diseases, especially chronic diseases that can affect the fetus during pregnancy. Timely detection of diseases and reproductive risks for early and effective treatment plans. Understand the health status of both to plan a safe pregnancy, eliminate risks, and seek the support of a medical professional in time to avoid future consequences.

According to experts, the appropriate time for pre-marital examination for couples should be at least 3 - 6 months before marriage.
Besides, if both are planning to give birth right after the wedding, the expectant mother needs to be vaccinated and take necessary drugs and nutrients before 6 months of pregnancy.

Pre-marital health check-up includes general health check-up and reproductive health check-up. Depending on each health system as well as the examination package, the requirements of the couple as well as the situation of the couple, the examination items may vary slightly.
3.1. Women's Health Checkup A woman's overall health directly affects her baby during pregnancy and childbirth. General examination for women usually includes:
Clinical examination: Blood pressure measurement, body mass index measurement Checking family and personal medical history. General blood tests: Blood group, Rh group, Complete blood count, Blood biochemical test (blood sugar, GOT, GPT, Urea, Creatini, Cholesterol, Triglyceride). General blood tests can help detect and evaluate abnormalities that can be harmful if pregnant. Check for Hepatitis B Antigen, Hepatitis B Antibody, Hepatitis C Test. Some diseases like Hepatitis B can be passed from mother to baby. Tests detect these diseases to have a plan to prevent diseases for the future child. Some other sexually transmitted diseases: Syphilis, HIV. General ultrasound: Ultrasound of abdomen, bladder,... 3.2. Female reproductive health check:

Gynecological ultrasound Mammogram Fresh vaginal discharge Test for sex hormones: estrogen, LH, FSH, progesterone (in women) Genetic screening: Chromosome test from blood for both husband and wife helps obvious mutations in chromosome number and structure can be identified. Especially for couples with infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy with reproductive abnormalities of unknown cause or family with anomalies, chromosomal testing is the best option. If a woman intends to have children soon after marriage, she will need to be vaccinated 3-6 months in advance, with vaccines including: tetanus, chickenpox and 3-in-1 shot to prevent rubella, measles and mumps . If the couple does not intend to have children immediately after marriage, the doctor will advise specifically on safe and effective methods of contraception.

Couples who want to have reproductive health check-ups can go to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of provincial and city hospitals; The Hospital's Orthopedic Department. Some Reproductive Health Care Centers and Preventive Medicine Centers can now also perform reproductive health checks with high accuracy.

Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is a leading address for reproductive health check-ups. Understanding the need for pre-marital health checks, especially reproductive health care for women, Vinmec International Hospital is currently implementing many advanced and basic pre-marital examination packages for couples. bridegroom.
Women will be examined, consulted and performed many specialized testing items with modern machines and equipment, international standard laboratories, and a system of well-trained doctors and medical experts. help women accurately grasp their status.
Vinmec Fertility Center is currently the leading modern center in Vietnam, built and applied a comprehensive medical examination and treatment process, helping to offer the optimal solution for each customer case.
In addition, Vinmec Research Institute of Stem Cells and Gene Technology is located right next to Vinmec Reproductive Support Center, which is convenient for consulting and diagnosing genetic diseases. Of course, the safety and privacy of customers will also be fully guaranteed.